Free ebooks that include knitting patterns for sweaters, or hats and scarves, and more. Updated 4/20/24
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Free Patterns
Rowan Selects Sweaters and Accessories
Eight knitting patterns for women's sweater, vest, hats, scarf, cowl, shawl, and mitts. Sizes 32 in to 50 in / 81 cm to 127 cm. Chunky weight yarn. Rowan Selects Chunky Cashmere by Georgia Farrell. May only be free a limited time.
Green Rooms Ebook
Ten garden inspired women's sweaters, tops, cardigans, mitts, skirt, and more with leaf, flower, and fruit designs. Sizes XS to 4XL. Sport weight yarn. Järbo Gröna Rum Pattern E-Book 6. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Viking of Norway Baby Layette Sets
Nine baby and toddler outfits (6 pictured) including cardigans, pants, hats, booties, dresses, vests and more. Sizes vary from 1 month to 4 years depending on pattern. Fingering weight yarn. Viking Of Norway Catalogue 1101 by Elin Rosland. May only be free a limited time.
Rowan Selects Sweaters and Wraps
Seven knitting patterns for women's cardigans, short-sleeved sweater, poncho, scarf wrap, and one piece shrug. Sizes 32 in to 50 in / 81 cm to 127 cm. DK weight yarn. Rowan Selects Simply Sparkling Patina by Martin Storey. May only be free a limited time.
Hot Hats
Nine hat knitting patterns included cabled hats, earflap hats, heart hat, striped hats, lace hats, checked hat, and more. Worsted and chunky weight yarn. Hot Hats by Universal Yarn. May only be free a limited time.
Viking of Norway Women's and Men's Sweaters and Cardigans
16 knitting patterns including pullovers and cardigans for women and men, featuring stranded and fair isle patterns from modern to traditional. Sport weight yarn. Viking Of Norway Catalogue 1502 by Berit Ramsland, Elin Soerung and Turid Stapnes. May only be free a limited time.
New Knits for Babies Ebook
More than 35 knitting patterns for babies included caridgans, jumpers, dresses, leggings, hats, booties, bibs, mittens, toys such as a whale, blocks, mouse, lovey, baby blankets, and much more. Includes a few crochet patterns. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lincraft.
Expert Guide To Knitted Garments
Eight free knitting patterns for women's pullover sweaters, tees, and cardigans, along with tips and tutorials on fitting, choosing yarn, and more. Sizes depending on pattern from 28" to 50". DK and Fingering weight yarn. Designed by King Cole. May only be free a limited time.
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Uptown Baby and Children Booklet
14 baby and child knitting patterns for onesies, cardigans, pullovers, baby blankets, hoodie, vests, hats, and more. DK weight yarn. Uptown DK Cherished Knits For Young Ones by Universal Yarn. May only be free a limited time.
Viking of Norway Sweaters and Accessories
More than 25 knitting patterns including pullovers and cardigans for women, men, and children, hats for adults and children, and socks, many in matching patterns. Sport weight yarn. Viking Of Norway Catalogue 1403 by Berit Ramsland. May only be free a limited time.
Women's Sweaters Ebook
Set of 4 knitting patterns including Easy Oversized Eyelet Cardigan knit into 2 row repeat and no picking up stitches, Ladies Lace Shrug in 4 row repeat, Ladies A-Line Sleeveless Top, Raglan Boatneck Jumper with elbow-length sleeves. Sizes for all patterns 80cm/32in to 110cm/44in. Worsted weight yarn. Lincraft Cotton 8ply Yarn Tropics Gatefold.
Rowan Flagship Exclusive Alpaca Collection
Includes patterns for Stevie Sweater with diamond lace and options for rolled neck or crew neck, Stevie Vest slipover version of sweater, Jimmy Shrug pullover, and Dusty Scarf with a 4 row repeat. Sweater, Vest, and Shrug Sizes: 28 to 62 inches / 71 to 157 cm. DK weight yarn. Rowan Flagship Exclusive Alpaca Collection designed by Lisa Richardson.
When the Wind Blows
Four easy textured baby blankets or throws including Willem's Blanket with a zigzag texture, Emma's Blanket with a diamond lattice texture, Melanie's Blanket with a triangle and diamond texture, and Max's Blanket with another diamond pattern. DK weight yarn. Designed by Auroraknit.
Viking of Norway Sweaters and Accessories
Set of more than 13 knitting patterns including sweaters for women, men, and children, slippers, hats, scarves, mittens, matching sets and more. Includes a few crochet patterns as well. Super Bulky weight yarn. Viking Of Norway Catalogue 1514 by Berit Ramsland. May only be free a limited time.
Berroco Flicker Collection
Five knitting patterns for Taina Cardigan in sizes 32" to 52”, Nansen Shoulderwarmer Poncho, Gurie One Skein Scarf, Viveca Hat, Toren Handwarmers. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Berroco.
Rowan Flagship Exclusive Kidsilk Haze Collection
Includes patterns for Moody Blues Cardigan by Kaffe Fassett in . Noodle Pullover with an intarsia design of what looks like leaves or clouds to me by Lisa Richardson. Sprite Pullover with striped leaves by Chloe Turlow. Wild Hat and Scarf with a cheetah inspired print by Martin Storey. Sweater Sizes: 28 to 62 inches / 71 to 157 cm. Lace weight yarn. Rowan Flagship Exclusive Kidsilk Haze Collection designed by Lisa Richardson.
Rico Scarves and Snoods
Four knitting patterns sized for children to adults including Lacy Scarf in 2 row repeat, Bramble Stitch Scarf in a 4 row repeat, Moss Stitch Snood cowl knit flat in a one row repeat, and Cabled Snood cowl knit flat with a 12 row repeat. Quick knit in chunky weight yarn. Rico R1911 Scarves and Snoods in Creative Melange Big Super Chunky.
Chevron Hat and Mitts
Set of more than 12 matching sets of hats and handwear, including gloves, mittens, and fingerless mitts. Scarf patterns also included. Patterns include cables, lace, and stranded colorwork. Chunky weight yarn. Viking Of Norway Catalogue 1514 by Berit Ramsland and Turid Stapnes. May only be free a limited time.
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New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist
Free with Kindle Unlimited. 25 knitting patterns including pullover sweaters, cardigans, vests, hats, cowls,skirt, bags, and more. Designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre. Also available for purchase as Kindle or Paperback.
Head-to-Toe Winter Knits: 100 Quick and Easy Accessories to Knit
Free with Kindle Unlimited or available for purchase. This gorgeous book brings together 100 of the best winter knits from bestselling author and knitting designer, Monica Russel, including scarves, wrist warmers, hats, boot cuffs, headbands and snoods. With designs for men, women and children in a range of colors and styles, there is something for everyone in this valuable knitting resource.
Lace Knitting Stitches: Beginner's Guide and Lace Knitting Stitches
Free ebook with Kindle Unlimited and available for purchase in other ways. This beginner’s guide introduces some of the most important stitches in lace knitting, recommends some needles and patterns to try. Written by Lewis Adams
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Magical Woodland Knits
Free with Kindle Unlimited. Knitting Patterns for 12 Wonderfully Lifelike Animals by Claire Garland including grey squirrel, barn owl, yellow-necked field mouse, wolf, fox, wild rabbit, roe deer fawn, mallard, pheasant, badger, and more. Also available for purchase as Kindle or Paperback.
Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves
Free with Kindle Unlimited or available for purchase. This designer collection contains signature knit designs for ascots, cowls, and other scarves that will make the perfect fashion statement no matter the occasion. Designed by Pam Powers.
Knitting Scandinavian Slippers and Socks Book
Free with Kindle Unlimited, and also available for purchase. Includes technique tutorials and 12 slipper patterns and 7 sock patterns created with twined and stranded designs. Both women's and men's styles included, with a mix of traditional Scandinavian designs and modern variations. Options include removable felted insoles for even greater comfort. Designed by Laura Farson
Easy To Knit Slippers Weekend Knits Book
Free with Kindle Unlimited, and also available for purchase. Warm and cuddly slippers are very quick and easy to make in just a weekend using bulky yarns. 3 different style slippers in three sizes with six different embellishments including roses, a layered flower, a simple flower with a button, and a bow. Suitable for beginners who know how to cast on, knit, purl, decrease, increase, bind off, and sew seams. Designed by Vicki Becker
